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NEW YORK – KKR, one of the world's leading investment firms, has appointed Ruchir Swarup as partner and chief information officer, effective immediately. Swarup's role will focus on driving the company's technology strategy and enhancing the use of technology to drive efficiency and reduce risk.
Mr. Swarup, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, joins KKR from Addepar, where he held the role of Chief Technology Officer. His tenure at Addepar was marked by the development of a consistent product and platform strategy and efforts to expand the company's reach through global research and development and strategic acquisitions.
Prior to his role at Addepar, Mr. Swarup spent nearly 20 years at BlackRock (NYSE:) where he served as Managing Director and Global Head of the Aladdin Product Group. His responsibilities there included overseeing post-trade functions, regulatory and client experience technology, and corporate operations.
Swarup's influence helped shape BlackRock's technology strategy for the Aladdin platform, a comprehensive investment system that integrates risk analysis and investment tools.
Ryan Stork, Chief Operating Officer of KKR, expressed his enthusiasm for Swarup's appointment, saying that his extensive experience and management skills will be a valuable asset to KKR's continued technological advancement and collaboration across the company. expressed.
Mr. Swarup himself said he is honored to join KKR and is committed to driving innovative technology initiatives within the company.
KKR is known for its alternative asset management, capital markets and insurance solutions, sponsors private equity, credit and real asset investment funds, and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. The company also operates an insurance subsidiary under Global Atlantic Financial Group, offering retirement, life insurance and reinsurance products.
This announcement is based on KKR's press release statement.
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